Podcast: Schieffer’s news conference urging White to run

Here’s the audio of Fort Worth businessman Tom Schieffer dropping out of the governor’s race and urging Houston Mayor Bill White to get in. Schieffer says a candidate forum last week with others in the race was not the “G8” summit and urged all the other candidates to clear the field for White.

Shami, who announced last week and promised to spend $10 million of his own money on the primary, said he will not drop out:

“I came to America with $71 in my pocket and founded a multi-billion dollar company that has created thousands of jobs for Texans. Even Rick Perry says I embody the American Dream. I got into this race to create jobs for Texans, and that’s why I’m sticking in this race. Let’s have a positive Democratic Primary dedicated to discussing how to create the most jobs for Texans, and no matter who’s part of that discussion, Texas will be better off.”